A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast - The New Mom Survival Guide for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast - is your go-to resource for practical, honest, and empowering advice on navigating the early days of motherhood. Join us as we dive into tips, stories, and expert insights to help you feel supported, prepared, and confident through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Host Danielle Bruner is a mom of two, birth and postpartum doula, and your self-proclaimed nerdy millennial big sister, combines relatable stories, practical advice, and evidence-based tips to help you feel supported, prepared, and empowered.
With a no-fluff, holistic approach, we’ll tackle everything from setting boundaries to sleep planning, healing after birth, and finding your identity as a new mom.
This is your space to get real about the challenges of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum while embracing solutions that work for you. So grab a cozy blanket (or your baby’s burp cloth—no judgment here), and let’s dive into the topics that matter most to moms like you.
Here’s what you’ll find in each episode:
- Preparing for postpartum during pregnancy
- Navigating birth and recovery with confidence
- Mental health topics like postpartum depression and anxiety
- Physical healing, nutrition, and sleep planning
- Setting boundaries and building a strong support system
- Partner dynamics and creating a thriving family unit
- Tips for balancing routines and self-care as a new mom
- Honest conversations about the ups and downs of motherhood
New episodes drop weekly—subscribe now to take charge of your well-being and thrive in motherhood!
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for your unique needs.
A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast - The New Mom Survival Guide for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
#55 Tips from a Postpartum Doula for Establishing a Routine from the Newborn Days Through the First Year
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Have you ever wondered how to build a postpartum routine that actually works in real life during motherhood without feeling overwhelmed or boxed in?
In this episode, we will cover:
- The difference between postpartum routines and rigid schedules, and how to create flexible rhythms in the newborn stage that support both you and your baby
- Why building your day around anchors can bring stability and peace when everything else feels unpredictable in new motherhood
- How to adjust your expectations as your baby grows from newborn to 12 months so your routine evolves instead of constantly breaking down
- My approach to protecting your mental, emotional, and spiritual capacity by intentionally including rest, connection, and time with the Lord in your daily rhythm
- Why flexibility and grace are essential for sustainable postpartum routines and how to reset when your day doesn’t go as planned
… and a whole lot more!
If you’re ready to create a realistic, flexible, faith-centered routine that supports your life in motherhood instead of adding pressure, then this episode is for you!
If you’re listening to this and realizing you want more guidance, structure, and support in building your postpartum rhythms—especially in a way that aligns with your faith—I’d love to invite you into my community Bible study, Postpartum on Purpose.
Inside, we talk about real postpartum challenges like routines, mental health, identity, and exhaustion, and we anchor everything in God’s Word so you can apply biblical truth to your everyday life as a mom.
Get all the details here
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